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3-6. Using the storage featuresList of storage features.............. 340
• Glove box ................................... 340
• Console box ................................. 341
• Cup holders................................. 343
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors......................................... 346
Vanity mirror .................................. 347
Clock ................................................ 348
Satellite switches .......................... 349
Ashtrays ........................................... 352
Cigarette lighter .......................... 353
Power outlet ................................... 354
Seat heaters and ventilators .................................... 355
Floor mat......................................... 358
Trunk features................................ 359
Garage door opener.................. 362
Compass......................................... 368 4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior................... 374
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior .................... 377
4-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements .... 380
General maintenance ................ 382
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ..................................... 385
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance Do-it-yourself service precautions ................................. 386
Hood ................................................ 389
Positioning a floor jack.............. 390
Engine compartment.................. 392
Tires ................................................... 406
Tire inflation pressure.................. 416
Wheels ............................................. 420
Air conditioning filter.................. 422
Electronic key battery ................ 425
Checking and replacing fuses ................................................ 427
Headlight aim ................................ 442
Light bulbs....................................... 444
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Without navigation system (type A)
Clock
P. 348
Audio
system
P. 239
Air conditioning
system
P. 230
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 238
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 452
*2: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
A
Clock
P. 348
Audio
system
P. 239
Air conditioning
system
P. 230
Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers
P. 238
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency
flasher switch
P. 452
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Pictorial indexInstrument panel
A
Navigation
system
*1
Clock P. 348
Audio system*1
Security indicator
P. 93, 95
Emergency flasher
switch
P. 452
Air conditioning
system
*1
With navigation system
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*1
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2-2. Instrument cluster
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■Speed indicator display conditions and vehicle speed setting range
Vehicle speed setting range: Approximately 30 to 100 mph (approximately 50 to 160 km/h)
When the maximum speed is selected, the speed indicator comes on only in red.
■Tacho indicator display conditions and engine speed setting range
Engine rpm setting range: Approximately 2000 to 6500 rpm (r/min)
When the maximum rpm is selected, the tacho indicator comes on only in red.
■The brightness of the instrument panel lights
When the headlight switch is turned to on, the brightness will be reduced slightly
unless the control dial is turned fully clockwise.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the engine and its components
●Do not let the indicator needle of the ta chometer enter the red zone, which indi-
cates the maximum engine speed.
●The engine may be overheating if the temperature gauge is in the red zone (H). In
this case, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place, and check the engine after
it has cooled completely. ( →P. 5 0 9 )
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3-3. Using the Bluetooth®
audio system
Bluetooth
® audio system ... 289
Using the Bluetooth
®
audio system ......................... 292
Operating a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ...................................... 297
Setting up a Bluetooth
®
enabled portable
player ..................................... 300
Bluetooth
® audio system
setup ........................................ 306
3-4. Using the hands-free phone system
(for mobile phones)
Hands-free system for mobile phones ...................... 307
Using the hands-free system
(for mobile phones)............... 311
Making a phone call ............... 319
Setting a mobile phone........ 323
Security and system setup ....................................... 328
Using the phone book.......... 332 3-5. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list .................... 338
• Interior light .......................... 339
• Personal lights ..................... 339
3-6. Using the storage features List of storage features......... 340
• Glove box .............................. 340
• Console box .......................... 341
• Cup holders .......................... 343
3-7. Other interior features Sun visors ................................. 346
Vanity mirror ........................... 347
Clock ......................................... 348
Satellite switches ................... 349
Ashtrays.................................... 352
Cigarette lighter .................... 353
Power outlet ............................ 354
Seat heaters and ventilators ............................. 355
Floor mat .................................. 358
Trunk features ......................... 359
Garage door opener ............ 362
Compass .................................. 368
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Interior features
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■When the battery is disconnected
Stations presets are erased.
■Radio antenna type
●Detachable antenna
To remove a detachable antenna, carefully turn it counterclockwise.
●Wire antenna
The radio antenna is mounted inside the windshield.
■Reception sensitivity
●Maintaining perfect radio reception at all times is difficult due to the continually
changing position of the antenna, differences in signal strength and surrounding
objects, such as trains, transmitters, etc.
●The radio antenna is mounted inside the windshield. To maintain clear radio
reception, do not attach metallic window tinting or other metallic objects to the
antenna wire mounted inside the windshield.
■XM® Satellite Radio
An XM
® Satellite Radio is a tuner designed exclusively to receive broadcasts pro-
vided under a separate subscription. Availability is limited to the 48 contiguous
states and 10 Canadian provinces.
●XM® subscriptions
For detailed information about XM® Satellite Radio or to subscribe:
U.S.A.
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.com
or call 1-877-515-3987.
Canada
Visit on the web at www.xmradio.ca
or call 1-877-515-3987.
●Radio ID
You will need the radio ID when activating XM
® service or reporting a prob-
lem. Select “CH000” using , and the receiver's 8-character ID number
will appear.
●Satellite tuner
The tuner supports only Audio Services (Music and Talk) and the accompany-
ing Text Information of XM
® Satellite Radio.
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Clock
■The clock is displayed when
The “ENGINE START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode.
Adjusts the hour.
Adjusts the minutes.
Rounds to the nearest hour.
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*: e.g. 1:00 to 1:29 → 1:00
1:30 to 1:59 → 2:00
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4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Adding engine oil
If the oil level is below or near the
low level mark, add engine oil of
the same type as already in the
engine.
Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before
adding oil.
Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.
Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.
Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.
Engine oil selection→ P. 5 3 0
Oil quantity
(Low → Full)1.6 qt. (1.5 L, 1.3 Imp. qt.)
ItemsClean funnel
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